This is a unique opportunity in a brand new organisation. As the Chair of our new independent company you will lead and direct on governance and drive the remodelling of children’s services across Reading.

We are ambitious about what can be achieved because we take seriously our responsibility for every child and young person in Reading. With a brief that encompasses early years to independence and everything in-between – this is about a cohesive response to children’s protection, hopes and life-chances.

To be our Chair, you will need to share Reading’s ambition for our children and the company. Pushing us even further, to be a national leader, so that we set a model that others can follow and become a true centre of excellence.

This will be a challenging and rewarding role. Accountability is key, but as an experienced governance practitioner you will have a strong appreciation around risk. You will be able to combine strength in strategic thinking and people skills; be passionate and reflective; resilient and inspirational, as well as offering commercial acumen and a public service ethos.

The success of our work will be reliant upon building positive relationships with our Council colleagues, the Children’s Commissioner, the Department for Education, and forming strong local and regional partnerships.

If this adds up to an exciting agenda for you and you have a vision for what we can accomplish then please make contact with our retained consultants. You can speak to Kelly Shaw at Campbell Tickell, on 07900 363803 or 020 3434 0990. Information packs are at http:// www.campbelltickell.com/jobs